‘No brash power’: Allahabad High Court fines 3 revenue officials Rs 11,000 each for illegally locking shops
Indian Express·8h ago·Positivity
What Happened
The Allahabad High Court fined a tehsildar, revenue inspector, and lekhpal Rs 11,000 each for illegally locking private shops in Rae Bareli. Justice Jaspreet Singh ruled their actions violated the rule of law while addressing alleged encroachment on pond land. The officials must pay compensation to affected shop owners. The court order was dated April 1.
Key Entities
Allahabad High CourtJustice Jaspreet SinghRae BareliTehsildarRevenue InspectorLekhpalRs 11,000 fine